Tony Danza, actor, this Brooklyn born TV star is known best for his sitcom roles in “Taxi” and “Who’s The Boss.” Danza, a graduate of the University of Dubuque began his work life as a professional boxer.

Dustin Hoffman, actor, this Academy Award winner is known for his roles on stage, screen and TV including “The Graduate,” “Midnight Cowboy” and “Tootsie.” Hoffman had many job titles in his early work years including restaurant coat checker, typist for the Yellow Pages and Hawaiian lei stringer.

Fess Parker, actor, known for his portrayal of Davy Crocket, Daniel Boone and a platoon of larger than life American characters. After his acting career, Fess gained acclaim for his California resort and wine making operation. Early on in life Parker served in the Marine Corps hoping to achieve his dream of being a pilot only to be grounded for being too tall, 6 foot, 6 inches.

Gabriel Byrne, actor and Irishman has appeared in over 35 feature films and is now gaining critical acclaim for his small screen role on HBO’s “In Treatment.” Not afraid to test the “luck of the Irish” Byrne held jobs including schoolteacher, archaeologist, short-order-cook and believe it or not bullfighter.